Question 1

whats retrograde urethrogram with voiding cystourethrogram?

Accepted Answer

Urethrogram 2 ways: Urethra filled by retrograde instillation of x-ray contrast, in males, through a Foley catheter inflated just inside urethral opening or with a special retrograde urethrogram device attached to a syringe filling urethra and bladder until bladder full & patient voids. Or in both sexes bladder filled via a catheter which is then removed & urethra then filled from below by syringe.Best urethral pics.

Question 2

retrograde urethrogram with voiding cystourethrogram, what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Urinary problems: A retrograde urethrogram is when a tiny catheter is put into the opening of the urethra (penis in males) and pictures are taken as the dye is injected backwards. A voiding study is the opposite, contrast is put into the bladder with a catheter and pictures are taken as the patient pees the contrast out.

Question 3

retrograde urethrogram with voiding cystourethrogram please help me prepare?

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Dye to &from bladder: Retrograde urethrogram performed be retrograde instillation of urographic contrast medium (dye) from urethral meatus (opening) backwards up the bladder. Voiding cystourethrogram is performed by having a small catheter passed up urethra into th bladder which is then filled with contrast until full and subject then urinates whilst entire study is monitored by xray fluoroscopy.

Question 4

retrograde urethrogram with voiding cystourethrogram please help, what to expect?

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Fluoroscopic study: Fluoroscopic imaging of bladder and urethra. Usually small catheter is placed through  urethra into the bladder. This hurts slightly for a few seconds. Contrast material is placed by gravity via catheter into bladder filling up bladder until patient gets urge to void. Patient then is also imaged voiding.

Question 5

retrograde urethrogram report: q 3 of 3. impression: suggestive of bladder outlet obstruction with significant pvr. meaning?

Accepted Answer

Urinary retention: You describe a condition consistent with urinary retention and bph, typically relieved with meds or surgery.  Further evaluation needed by a urologist.  Unclear why a retrograde urethrogram was performed unless suspected a stricture.

Question 6

retrograde urethrogram report. q 3 of 3. at the bottom it reads- suggestive of bladder outlet obstruction with significant pvr. how serious is this?

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PVR and BOO: This is a serious problem that needs to be evaluated by a urologist. A retrograde urethrogram is not a test you order unless there is a history of trauma to the urethra or std(gonorrhea).  In a 44 year old man a urethral stricture could be the cause for the obstruction and pvr.

Question 7

retrograde urethrogram report: q 2 of 3. no vesio-ureteric re flux is seen. meaning?

Accepted Answer

That's good: Vesicoureteral refulx is flow from the bladder backwards into the tubes connecting the kidneys. Often, this is checked when voiding (peeing) to be certain that the contraction of the bladder is not forcing urine up into the kidneys. When refulx happens, kidney infections and scarring are more likely.

Question 8

hi i feel burning sensation sometimes in morning when i pass urine . i went to urologist today he said that i should take retrograde urethrogram . i told him my urine flow is oky . i am scared to perform this test .i am unmarried . can i avoid this?

Accepted Answer

: As I answered previously, this simple test causes mild discomfort when contrast is injected into the urethra before the X-ray taken so urologist can confirm there is no stricture or abnormal urethral finding as the cause of your symptoms. This is not a truly invasive procedure, it won't affect your sexual life or fertility so you should go ahead.

Question 9

hi my urine report is clear but sometimes i feel dull pain shock in lower abdomen after urine. sometimes burning urine and painful urine in morning . i am very derpressed now urologist is saying go for retrograde urethrogram test .i am scared?

Accepted Answer

: I would not be afraid.  This type of procedure can help determine if there is any trauma, or stricture to your urethra.  Not a big deal.

Question 10

is there any alternative to ascending urethrogram ?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: The usual test is retrograde voiding cystourethrogram with catheterization off bladder and urethra. Antegrade studies with injection of iv contrast with excretion by kidneys and filling of bladder less accurate.

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Retrograde urethrogram report: q 3 of 3. impression: suggestive of bladder outlet obstruction with significant pvr. meaning?

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Retrograde urethrogram report. q 3 of 3. at the bottom it reads- suggestive of bladder outlet obstruction with significant pvr. how serious is this?

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Retrograde urethrogram report: q 2 of 3. no vesio-ureteric re flux is seen. meaning?

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Hi i feel burning sensation sometimes in morning when i pass urine . i went to urologist today he said that i should take retrograde urethrogram . i told him my urine flow is oky . i am scared to perform this test .i am unmarried . can i avoid this?

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Hi my urine report is clear but sometimes i feel dull pain shock in lower abdomen after urine. sometimes burning urine and painful urine in morning . i am very derpressed now urologist is saying go for retrograde urethrogram test .i am scared?

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Is there any alternative to ascending urethrogram ?

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